I knew that I had something to share. I knew the audience would be interested in my topic. I knew that I could deliver the goods in my topic. I knew that I would give my listeners more than they bargained for. I knew the audience would enjoy my visuals. I knew the audience would be educated. I knew the audience would be motivated. I knew I was prepared.

Don’t Get Intimidated

I don’t get intimidated easily and neither of these occasions did it.

Rather, when I got done I could hear my listeners think, “Gee, this guy should have been the main attraction, not the other.”

Let’s take the Boy Scout motto to another level. Not “Be Prepared.” But – “Trust Your Preparation.”